THE MANDALORIAN expands the Star Wars universe into live action TV for the first time ever - but does the brand new character, and indeed the brand new story live up to the expectations of the fandom?

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The Mandalorian (played by Pedro Pascal) waltzes into the Star Wars universe with a blaster on his hip, a rifle on his back, and a chip on his shoulder. Fans of the franchise may feel a little nervous seeing such an iconic figure being portrayed in a brand new light, viewers of the brand new Disney+ show will soon see just how perfectly reimagined the Mandalorian mythos has been crafted.

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While fans of the Star Wars franchise will no-doubt be looking for some similarities between Mando - as he is so lovingly referred to - and the infamous Mandalorians from the movies - Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison) and Boba Fett (Daniel Logan) - they ought to think again.

Other than "The Way of the Mandalorian," this is a brand look at - arguably - the franchise's most popular culture.

Viewers with no knowledge of the Star Wars saga will fare just as well in season one of The Mandalorian as the die-hards fans.

Intricately crafted like an old western film, The Mandalorian treats viewers to a careful and brooding character, who simply wants to get his job done.

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Diving headfirst into every new task he can get his hands on, viewers will see Mando jetting across the four corners of the galaxy to earn money, gain rewards, and keep himself busy.

Unfortunately, as with many unwilling heroes, he soon finds himself in possession of a "child" - an adorable miniature creature from the same race as the Jedi master Yoda (Frank Oz) - best known on the internet as Baby Yoda.

Although Mando diligently attempts to do everything he can to keep as many people out of harm's way as possible, things aren't always as simple as they seem.

In classic Star Wars fashion, many obstacles are swiftly thrown in front of him, forcing him to adapt and overcome the situations at hand.

The Mandalorian review: Baby Yoda took the world by storm - and he also claims the world of Mando during his journey (Image: DISNEY)

All of this occurs whilst the devastating pressure of the malevolent Empire's remains continue to push on the final remnants of the Mandalorians.

With so much working against Mando, viewers will no-doubt be screaming for more after the show comes to an end - and will continue to until season two releases later this year.

Netflix fans may have seen some Marvel properties spill over into TV franchises - Daredevil, Jessica Jones, etc - in the past decade, but they may have been put off by the sometimes small budget and scale of the shows.

The Mandalorian looks fresh off the cinema screen. Filmed with a cinematic audience in mind, the show draws forth the aspects and views expected of fully-fledged Star Wars movies.

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From light-speed-jumping star ships to spanning vistas and endless oceans, each of the show's scenarios are utterly sublime.

These are then expanded upon with visceral detail during the various fight scenes, which see Mando being thrown around the sets, and having to run and jump out of harm's way in his full suit of armour.

The season also incorporates a wistful, gorgeous soundtrack which emulates that of the triumphant songs used throughout the new Star Wars sequel trilogy.

And, to make fans of the franchise even more excitable, many episodes hold thrilling references to some of the deeper stories in the Star Wars lore.

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With untenable tension, Pedro Pascal taking the helm, and the likes of Gina Carano eventually coming into the mix as support, viewers will have no choice but to fall in love with Mando, and the world around him.

Unfortunately, the worst part of The Mandalorian is the ongoing wait for new episodes.

The US received the show's episodes weekly on Disney+ back in September, and have since concluded the show - but fans in the UK will only have access from March 24, and will have to wait for them to arrive each week.

Considering the full first season has already aired, and that the status quo is to release entire seasons at once, it is a wonder why Disney didn't decide to do so for its biggest show.